Second Floor Studio - Senior Retail Manager

Ideal candidate should be hardworking; team player who is not limited to job description, personable, problem-solver, great communication skills, able to multi-task, well organized, and an interest in fashion/design.

Key Responsibilities:

- Planning product ranges and preparing sales and stock plans in conjunction with vendors

- Working closely with the retail team to determine how goods should be displayed to maximize customer interest and sales

- Producing layout plans for stores, constantly work on display and in store visual merchandising

- Forecasting profits and sales, and optimizing the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas

- Planning and presenting sales forecasts and figures for new ranges

- Inventory Auditing & Management, controlling stock levels based on forecasts for the season

- Using computer software, for example to handle sales statistics, produce sales projections and present spreadsheets and graphs

- Analyzing all aspect of bestsellers (for example, the bestselling price points, colors or styles and ensuring that bestsellers reach their full potential

- Maintaining awareness of competitors' performance

- Monitoring slow sellers and taking action to reduce prices or set promotions as necessary

- Meeting with vendors and managing the distribution of stock, by negotiating cost prices, ordering stock, agreeing timescales and delivery dates, and completing the necessary paperwork

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Fashion and/or Management degree in Retail

- Professional experience of 5-8 years working as a retail merchandiser within a branded environment

- Sound knowledge of retail processes, vendor management and customer service

- An understanding and working knowledge of luxury products

- Good knowledge of MS office including Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Characteristics & Skills:

- Ability to inspire, lead and motivate a team to achieve their goals

- Ability to report, communicate and present effectively with a strong command of English language

- Be able to handle data, analysis and report

- Be able to work under pressure and be focused

- Have a proactive approach to solving problems and minimize repeated errors

- Be able to foster strong working relationships within the team and with cross-functional team members